* Being Graceful When Triggered

One of the topics I always come back to, is being graceful in the lows of life and how to handle the flood of emotions that most of us feel when we are triggered.
I have also noticed that over the past few years I have become less likely to react and am able to let go and come into the present moment.
As I re-read this post called The Argument, my body contracts and I feel an echo of the very same reaction running through me.
At the end I find myself smiling with relief and gratitude.
We are all on a path of learning and growth. 😌

I can recall so clearly what happens when I am triggered. It still surprises me when I am, but I also know that it will pass when I let myself feel what’s going on. I used to think that being graceful was putting on a brave face and not showing how hurt I was. Rather than storming off and vowing never to speak to that person again …. I guess I’ve found my own way of finding grace when triggered.

That plus counting up to ten, metaphorically speaking, and trying to understand what triggered the outburst from the other person. But sooooooo much easier to say/write than to do! I am certain that how we react to others has, at its core, the relationship we have with ourselves.

I love this, Val! Too many times that darn ego has stepped in and decided that it wants to strip love away!! It is a learned response that I am trying very hard to unlearn! Much love to you and many blessings as we head into this weekend!♡

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 25 years ago.
At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach and yoga teacher to inspire awakening to our inner wisdom.
This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we all explore finding balance and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛